If there’s a single thing Pep Guardiola utterly hates, then it’s definitely to lose a football match. And especially those labelled ‘more than just a game’, which can be said for the PSG ties after the Parisians summoned world-class stars in their outfit, including Messi, Mbappe, Neymar, etc.Therefore, a 2-0 UCL loss to the Saints at Parc des Princes two months ago must have caused a series of talks in the locker room in order to avoid further calamity. Because, as we said, losing to your leading contender is not something the Spanish coach would like to see again. Like ever.Messi’s debut goal for PSG seals the win against Manchester CityBearing that in mind, we’re positively sure Guardiola and his boys will put on a great deal of effort tonight not just to win the game but to demonstrate who’s the sheriff in town (no, not that Sheriff, they’ll face Real Madrid and hope for another sensational performance).The Citizens can not count on Kevin De Bruyne, who’s sidelined due to coronavirus, but there’s enough firepower in Etihad outfit to provide us with a spectacular payback-time episode.Problem for the champions: Captain De Bruyne tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss three gamesOn the other hand, PSG are disturbed with ongoing talks about possible Mauricio Pochettino’s move to Manchester United. It tells a lot about the current relations between the coach, the sports director Leonardo Araujo and the boardroom led by Nasser Al-Khelaiffi. The spending spree in the last transfer window brought them Messi, Hakimi, Donnarumma, Wijnaldum and Sergio Ramos, who joined the team already packed with second to none players from all over the world.Pochettino responds to United rumors, Manchester contacted former Barca coachHowever, instead of transforming into a mean machine, the Saints are struggling to deliver praiseworthy performances and are obviously not enjoying themselves on the pitch.MANCHESTER CITY – PSGThat City tie has been probably their best display since the season started, and Pochetino’s slot will definitely hope for another game like that. With or without Ramos in the lineup, they are not a squad you can intimidate regardless of the names in your starting XI.That’s why we have an incredible game in prospect and are hoping to see plenty of action on both ends with at least two or three names on the scoreboard. Buckle up, people, El Gasico sequel is about to premiere.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP STAGE – ROUND 5Wed 20:45: (8.00) Besiktas (5.30) Ajax (1.40)Wed 20:45: (1.32) Inter (5.90) Shakhtar (10.0)Wed 23:00: (3.25) Club Brugge (3.50) RB Leipzig (2.30)Wed 23:00: (1.70) Man.City (4.30) PSG (4.90)Wed 23:00: (1.70) Atl.Madrid (3.80) Milan (5.70)Wed 23:00: (1.98) Liverpool (3.60) Porto (4.10)Wed 23:00: (2.55) Sporting (3.40) Dortmund (2.95)Wed 23:00: (13.0) Sheriff Tiraspol (6.75) Real Madrid (1.25)
